The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confirmed the reopening for Muslim worship of a mosque in Istanbul converted from an ancient Byzantine Orthodox church. "The Kariye mosque in its ...

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Built between 532 and 537, the building was a church for nearly a thousand years ... Visitors say it is a must-see when in Istanbul and recommend taking a guided tour for more information about ...

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ISTANBUL, January 28. /TASS/. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly condemned the incident in a Catholic church in Istanbul, where two masked attackers shot dead a man. "I offer my ...

The letter was delivered by Cardinal Kurt Koch during his visit to Istanbul for the patronal feast of the Orthodox Church. Over 30,000 runners will hold 42 seconds of silence for Pope Francis ...

Man killed in Istanbul church shooting was out for a walk, relative says A man who was killed by two Islamic State gunmen during Sunday service at a church in Istanbul had gone into the building ...